WILDLIFE TOUR Delhi - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh – Delhi Duration: 14 nights/15 days

Day 1: Arrive Delhi.

Arrival at New Delhi International airport, welcome and assistances by Vithi Executive then transfer to Hotel. Overnight in a hotel at Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi.

Full day tour of the city.

Morning: Visit the Old City of Delhi to see the historic Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque from the outside. See the colourful bazaar of Chandni Chowk and take a cycle rickshaw ride through the back streets of Old Delhi to get a first hand experience of the hustle and bustle of this traditional city. This ride through the small by-lanes will be most fascinating. Return to the hotel for lunch or eat at an interesting restaurant in town. Afternoon: Visit New Delhi, seeing the Qutab Minar, a tower of victory built in the 12th century and India Gate - the war memorial. Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Ranthambore

Morning transfer to the Railway station to board the train for Sawai Madhopur. Leave Delhi for Sawai Madhopur by Golden Temple Mail (0755/ 1310 hrs). Meeting and assistance on arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway station and transfer to the Lodge.

Ranthambore:

With an area of 400 sq. km encompassing rocky hill crests which descend to open valleys between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, dotted with water pools and fruit trees, this park gets its name from the thousand year old fortress, which looms above the forest. Well known for the diurnal activity of tigers, Ranthambore is a very special and unusual area where a natural present meets a historical past. Sambar, cheetal, chinkara, nilgai and languor. The elusive leopard and tigers are found in this reserve with tourists standing a very good chance of seeing tigers during the day (The Park is closed from 01 July till 30 September.). Lunch at the lodge; visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an English-speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight in Ranthambore.

Day 4: Ranthambore

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the lodge. Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an English-speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Ranthambore.

Day five begins with a wake you call by the resort official. After you have taken your shower, your breakfast will be served to you and then you will be taken to the sanctuary by one of our naturalist, who is well versed with English. The mode of travel will be in a jeep. After going around the park, you will come back to the resort for lunch and after lunch, your safari to the park in the jeep will again continue. You will come back to the resort for dinner in the night Stay in hotel.

Day 6: Ranthambore - Jaipur

Morning drive to Jaipur (170 kms). This journey is over very good roads, through rural Rajasthan and would take about 3 hours. On arrival check-in at hotel.

Day 7: Jaipur

Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort with an Elephant ride up to the top of the Fort. Drive past Hawa Mahal, known popularly as the Palace of Winds. Return to the town in the afternoon en route visiting the City Palace - the former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles, which houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of the Mughals and Rajputs, including swords of different shapes and sizes with ornate handles. Also visit the Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century, which is remarkable for its accuracy even in the present times. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 8: Jaipur - Bharatpur

Morning drive to Bharatpur (176 kms). On arrival, check-in at hotel. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary - the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in Asia, in which over 400 species of water birds. The sanctuary covers an area of 40 sq. km of swampy, lightly wooded terrain that was once the private hunting and shooting preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur (The best time to visit the park is from October through March). The park can be explored either by cycle rickshaws (the drivers are all very capable naturalists) or by boats on the lake. Late Afternoon: Visit the Sanctuary by boats - an excellent way to see the birds and watch the spectacular sunset. Overnight in Bharatpur.

Day 9: Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Morning: Visit the Bharatpur Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary by cycle rickshaws (the rickshaw drivers are all very capable naturalists). Afternoon drive to Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri (12 kms) Fatehpur Sikri - This exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red sandstone, with its forts, palaces and mosques was abandoned 14 years after its creation due to political reasons. Continue drive to Agra after visiting Fatehpur Sikri (49 kms). On arrival, check-in at hotel. Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. Overnight in Agra.

Day 10: Agra - Umaria ( Bandhavgarh )

Morning: Proceed on a city tour of Agra. Visit the Agra Fort, built by three Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction Afternoon: Transfer to Railway station to board the train for Umaria. Leave Agra for Umaria by Utkal Kalinga Express at 1540hrs. Overnight en route on board the train.

Day 11: Arrive Umaria - Bandhavgarh

Arrive Umaria at 0600 hrs. Meeting on arrival by our jeep from the lodge, transfer to the Bandhavgarh (45 kms), driving through rural Madhya Pradesh and through the forests, with a good possibility of seeing wildlife. On arrival, check-in at the Lodge. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is relatively high. Lunch at the Lodge and visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an English-speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight in Bandhavgarh.

Day 12: Bandhavgarh

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon game drives into the sanctuary. We can also arrange an excursion to see the imposing fort that is located inside the sanctuary. This Fort, or “Garh”, from which the park gets its name, is fascinating and involves a relatively easy climb to the temple located on its summit, dedicated to Lord Rama. The view from here is equally fascinating. Dinner and overnight in Bandhavgarh.

Day 13: Bandhavgarh

Breakfast and Lunch at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an English-speaking Naturalist. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Bandhavgarh -Umaria -Delhi

Breakfast and Lunch at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an English-speaking Naturalist. (Check out time 1200 noon). Late evening drive to Umaria to board the train for Delhi. Leave Umaria for Delhi by Utkal Kalinga Express at 2200 hrs. Overnight en route on board train.

Day 15: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi at 1330 hrs. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at New Delhi Railway station and transfer to the hotel. After the Dinner, you will be taken to the airport by our representatives to the Airport to board the flight for abroad.